Polish nationals in Switzerland, and Swiss residents planning a trip to Poland, can contact the Embassy of Poland in Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Elfenstrasse 9, 3006 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 358 02 40 |
| Fax | +41 31 358 02 16 |
| berno.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl | |
| Website | www.gov.pl/web/szwajcaria |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Consular district | Zurich, Bern, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Thurgau, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +41 31 358 02 13 |
| berno.amb.wk@msz.gov.pl |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Embassy office hours: Monday to Friday from 08:15 to 16:15. Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
The embassy and its staff
The Swiss Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 8 accredited staff. Its defence attaché works from the embassy. The consular section covers Zurich, Bern, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Thurgau, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva.
Embassy or honorary consulate?
The consular section of the embassy is responsible for Polish citizens in Zurich, Bern, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Thurgau, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva. Two honorary consulates (Basel and Lugano) can help with information and some formalities.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Polish sources:
Polish passport for adults (application abroad)
- Book an appointment in the e-konsulat system and apply in person; collect the passport at the same consular post
- A biometric colour photo – without a suitable photo the consul will not accept the application
- Your valid passport or ID card confirming your identity and Polish citizenship
- For a reduced fee: proof of eligibility (e.g. student, pensioner or Large Family Card); applicants aged 70 or over pay no fee
- While you wait, or in a documented emergency, a temporary passport can be issued
Sources: Poland in the UK (gov.pl) – passport for an adult, Poland in the US (gov.pl) – temporary passport for an adult (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Visa and entry information
Swiss travellers should ask the Polish embassy about visa and entry requirements – the FDFA does not publish them itself. Poland is not subject to an FDFA travel warning at present. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), South Africa (embassy), Spain (consulate general), Spain (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Switzerland.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Polish national holiday (3 May).
Emergency assistance
Swiss citizens who need help in Poland contact the Swiss Embassy in Warsaw (+48 22 628 04 81), or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Poland and Switzerland
Poland in Switzerland
Measured in a straight line from Bern, the nearest other Polish office is the Honorary Consulate in Basel (about 69 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Bern.
- Bern – Embassy of Poland (this page)
- Basel (69 km) – Honorary Consulate (Lucerne, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Aargau and Jura)
- Lugano (160 km) – Honorary Consulate (Ticino)
Switzerland in Poland
- Warsaw – Swiss Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Poland in Bern
At what times can I visit the Polish Embassy?
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00.
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Poland?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Poland; check the current travel advice before you go.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Poland, www.gov.pl/web/szwajcaria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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